CBD Oil

[Bitofthebubbly]

The stuff you can get from H&B isn’t the greatest. A lot of their products don’t have a high enough cbd content to be good for anything really and they aren’t full spectrum oils. The oil generally tastes nasty but you can get cbd capsules or even gummy sweets too. Black Sheep Dispensaries are a good legit source for full spectrum cbd products, I have used some of their products myself and recommend them. When looking for cbd oil you really want to aim for full spectrum. Here is a good article explaining more.

 

[Moolo]

I want to get CBD oil for anxiety but it’s so bloody expensive I’m just wondering is it worth it? or am I better just going to the doctor when spending that much anyways

Some CBD is quite well priced but it does take a while to work - you need to do a bit of trial and error

For anxiety I would recommend starting low (simplycbd is a good company or holland and Barrett etc have some). Go low, and start low - if you overdo the strength, it makes your anxiety worse (from experience!)

 

[Moolo]

ok thank you what strength would you recommend? Would 2.5% be too low?

Its really difficult to say! I started with around that strength and I did notice a difference. The key with CBD is to start low and build it up slowly every week. If you're on Facebook, there's a group called CBD Users UK and I would really recommend searching in there.

I find it very confusing as to what oil to choose so I went with Simply CBD Green. I now use Simply CBD blue but I think that may be too strong for me. My husband uses LoveCBD Entourage for chronic pain - very expensive but best one we've tried.

From what I've seen, the brands on all the sites are pretty good - disciple, Jacob and hooey etc - not a quick fix by any means but definitely might help!

Also if you hate the taste - get some chocolate chips and put a drop/two drops on there and then put under your tongue and let the drop dissolve

Just dont do what I did and get one that you think will be fine, turns out to be FAR too strong and because I took so much ended up with my heart racing for hours. Less is definitely more!

Which one you going to go for? xx

 

[Likkleone]

Has any one ever taken it for pain.. mainly arthritis?
I’ve read things that people have said it really helps with this, my partner suffers and have been looking into it, I just would prefer actual peoples thoughts on it for that!

I encouraged my mum to use a CBD muscle rub for her arthritis and it’s helped tremendously. I also use it now after training to relieve any aches and pains - it’s worked for us both so may be something to try.

Holland and Barrett is a good place to start with as you can go into the shop and see the products, but the quality isn’t the best (low CBD content for the price) so if you don’t mind ordering online, I’d definitely search through some reviews.

 

[truffletrot]

I have tried the CBD oil (purchased from a Holland and Barrett store so I knew it was legit) and it didn’t really do anything for me I suffer with pretty bad anxiety which is what I was using it for. When I have tried weed the only time in my life it also gave me a panic attack so think I must have had the wrong strain of weed

 

[Lauren1994]

I once bought a CBD oil bath bomb - complete waste of money! Didn’t do anything...

 

[cholulamare]

I used one of the higher strength ones from H&B for anxiety and found it worked for me - a few drops under the tongue when needed. You can put it in (non-caffeinated) tea instead if you can't stand the taste. My colleague swears by vaping it.

 

[Moolo]

Ok thank you. I’m thinking of going for the premium cbd double strength it’s the best value on the Holland and barett website

I was going to say it looks too strong (that's the strength my husband uses) but reviews seem to be ok? If you do get that one do 1 drop for the first week 2 drops for the second and 3 for the third - it wakes your system up or something!

 

[Kthxbye]

Simply CBD is the website we use, excellent service and reasonably priced. There are different kinds, so do your research. Some of them have turmeric, so don't get that if you are sensitive to turmeric. You also have to build up slowly. Start with 1 drop 3 x per day for a week, then 2 drops 3x per day for a week, so on until you notice it helping. It can take a while.
(Also, just a note for your driving test - you can smell it on you a bit, so you might be better off using Bach's rescue remedy and meditation)

 

[judsmum]

Can anyone offer any advice for CBD oil for anxiety? I have my driving test in a months time, the last time my anxiety surrounding it was through the roof. What should I start with? And also what are the best places to get it from?

 

[Peakyblinders]

Can anyone offer any advice for CBD oil for anxiety? I have my driving test in a months time, the last time my anxiety surrounding it was through the roof. What should I start with? And also what are the best places to get it from?

I second this - I have no idea which to get and where to get from? x

 

[Bitofthebubbly]

So when you say you recommend them, why? Sorry if this sounds like a daft question but what does it actually do? Do you get a better nights sleep? Feel calmer? Does it give you the munchies?
Does taking too much stop you from being able to drive?

I recommend them because I usually get my cbd stuff from there and they’ve always been reliable and good quality products. No it doesn’t give you the munchies. In fact I am sure there is evidence out there that says cbd can be an appetite suppressant if anything.

You should be fine driving. It doesn’t get you high or impair you In my experience. Cbd is totally non psycho active, it’s thc that gets you ‘high’ and full spectrum cbd oil will only contain trace amounts, not enough to cause a high. For me it helps with anxiety & depression, so I guess in a way it does help me feel calmer and as a result I do sleep better. It’s not a cure and doesn’t make it go away completely but what medication does? I do find cbd oil beneficial for my mental health more so than the sertraline I took for a couple of years anyway. Plus if I don’t take it for what ever reason I don’t get nasty side effects like brain zaps and nausea.

I’ve edited my post with an article you may find informative.

 

[Babyyoda88]

My partner uses cbd for his anxiety and it does calm him, he says he feels calmer and what ever helps his ocd is ok in my book.

 

[Cupcakeapple]

Some CBD is quite well priced but it does take a while to work - you need to do a bit of trial and error

For anxiety I would recommend starting low (simplycbd is a good company or holland and Barrett etc have some). Go low, and start low - if you overdo the strength, it makes your anxiety worse (from experience!)

ok thank you what strength would you recommend? Would 2.5% be too low?

 

[LoisLane]

The stuff you can get from H&B isn’t the greatest. A lot of their products don’t have a high enough cbd content to be good for anything really they aren’t full spectrum oils. The oil generally tastes nasty but you can get cbd capsules or even gummy sweets too. Black Sheep Dispensaries are a good legit source for full spectrum cbd products, I have used some of their products myself and recommend them.

So when you say you recommend them, why? Sorry if this sounds like a daft question but what does it actually do? Do you get a better nights sleep? Feel calmer? Does it give you the munchies?
Does taking too much stop you from being able to drive?

 

[EyeSpy88]

Has any one ever taken it for pain.. mainly arthritis?
I’ve read things that people have said it really helps with this, my partner suffers and have been looking into it, I just would prefer actual peoples thoughts on it for that!

 

[Bitofthebubbly]

I have just received some cbd bath bombs which I ordered from Cornwall Based Dispensaries. Ordered Friday evening and came today so can’t complain about that! They are made by ‘The Hempress’, I’ve been following her on Instagram for ages and her products look good. Each bath Bomb contains 50mg cbd. Even if I don’t actually notice any effect from the cbd, they smell amazing and contain other good ingredients. Can’t wait to give them a try, it also makes me happy to support 2 small uk based businesses. I saw that Lush do their own cbd bath bomb but it looks boring compared to what The Hempress offers.

Sorry I know this isn’t strictly cbd oil but thought I’d post anyway.

 

[Cupcakeapple]

I want to get CBD oil for anxiety but it’s so bloody expensive I’m just wondering is it worth it? or am I better just going to the doctor when spending that much anyways

 

[EyeSpy88]

I encouraged my mum to use a CBD muscle rub for her arthritis and it’s helped tremendously. I also use it now after training to relieve any aches and pains - it’s worked for us both so may be something to try.

Holland and Barrett is a good place to start with as you can go into the shop and see the products, but the quality isn’t the best (low CBD content for the price) so if you don’t mind ordering online, I’d definitely search through some reviews.

thank you I’d never heard of a muscle rub with it in before I’ll have a look x

 

[Cupcakeapple]

Its really difficult to say! I started with around that strength and I did notice a difference. The key with CBD is to start low and build it up slowly every week. If you're on Facebook, there's a group called CBD Users UK and I would really recommend searching in there.

I find it very confusing as to what oil to choose so I went with Simply CBD Green. I now use Simply CBD blue but I think that may be too strong for me. My husband uses LoveCBD Entourage for chronic pain - very expensive but best one we've tried.

From what I've seen, the brands on all the sites are pretty good - disciple, Jacob and hooey etc - not a quick fix by any means but definitely might help!

Also if you hate the taste - get some chocolate chips and put a drop/two drops on there and then put under your tongue and let the drop dissolve

Just dont do what I did and get one that you think will be fine, turns out to be FAR too strong and because I took so much ended up with my heart racing for hours. Less is definitely more!

Which one you going to go for? xx

Ok thank you. I’m thinking of going for the premium cbd double strength it’s the best value on the Holland and barett website